Convinced of the Wrong Thing: Religious OCD and Mental Rigidity 

Do your loved ones ever tell you you’re convinced of the wrong thing? That your convictions or fears are based on anxiety rather than biblical fact? I recently had a ...

God’s Voice, Impressions, Intrusive Thoughts, Obedience, Obsessions

Jaimie Eckert

Apr 22, 2026

The Pause of Faith: How to Overcome False Spiritual Urgency

One of the most classic telltale symptoms of a religious compulsion—especially in the life of someone struggling with scrupulosity—is a deep, unshakable sense of spiritual urgency. It’s not the healthy ...

Anxiety, Balance, Faith and Trust, God’s Character, Obedience

Jaimie Eckert

Aug 17, 2025

Is God Giving Me a “Sign?” Or Is It My OCD?

A string of strangely meaningful events happen all at once, just as you’re trying to make an important decision. You wonder: is God giving me a sign? How would you ...

Certainty and Doubt, Faith and Trust, God’s Voice, Guidance, Impressions, Obedience, Signs

Jaimie Eckert

Jan 26, 2025

Does God Micromanage Us?

Does God micromanage us? For those struggling with scrupulosity, this question feels ever-present. Perhaps you’ve experienced thoughts like: “You can’t eat that cookie—God doesn’t want you to.” “You have to ...

Certainty and Doubt, Enjoyment, God’s Voice, Guidance, Impressions, Intrusive Thoughts, Obedience

Jaimie Eckert

Nov 24, 2024